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N391 NHB

1996 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,446 mi
Last recorded53,446 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 NHB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,446 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 53,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,026 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,242 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,579 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 39,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,548 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2015 35,548 miles

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,640 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,456 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,389 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 13,986 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,356 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 13,356 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 12,886 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,173 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600?

Based on 13,639 MOT tests across 1,657 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 130
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 111
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 93
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
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N391 NHB is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N391 NHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N391 NHB is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N391 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 NHB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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